EVGA FTW PSU PCIE

[dahrealevgafan]

so i already ordered an EVGA FTW GTX 1070 and i just realised that the card required 2 8-pin pcie and my 500watt PSU only have 8-pin + 6-pin pcie.. so is this a big problem for or do i need to change the PSU supply entirely?

 

my current psu is Xigmatek Calibre 500watt 

 

i am really new at this , so any help would means a lot to me

[aisle9]

2 minutes ago, blitzshockz said:

so i already ordered an EVGA FTW GTX 1070 and i just realised that the card required 2 8-pin pcie and my 500watt PSU only have 8-pin + 6-pin pcie.. so is this a big problem for or do i need to change the PSU supply entirely?

 

my current psu is Xigmatek Calibre 500watt 

 

i am really new at this , so any help would means a lot to me

Yes, you'll need a new PSU...and you should probably replace that PSU anyway.

[Electronics Wizardy]

You can get a adapter https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Express-Power-Adapter-PCIEX68ADAP/dp/B001TK3TJY

[Space Reptile]

2 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

You can get a adapter https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Express-Power-Adapter-PCIEX68ADAP/dp/B001TK3TJY

molex to sata , loose all your data 

[dahrealevgafan]

is it safe to use any kind of adapter? i mean in a long run does it affect my GPU in a bad way?

[Mr.Meerkat]

Just now, blitzshockz said:

is it safe to use any kind of adapter? i mean in a long run does it affect my GPU in a bad way?

Well it depends on the scenario. In this case, no as your PSU is kinda firecracker-y so...maybe just upgrade as it's not a great PSU...

[Electronics Wizardy]

 

1 minute ago, blitzshockz said:

is it safe to use any kind of adapter? i mean in a long run does it affect my GPU in a bad way?

Nope. The extra port on the gpu isn't needed.

[Stevoisboss]

2 minutes ago, blitzshockz said:

is it safe to use any kind of adapter? i mean in a long run does it affect my GPU in a bad way?

You don't exactly have the most confidence inducing power supply out there so i would just replace it but to answer the question no.  

[aisle9]

11 minutes ago, Space Reptile said:

molex to sata , loose all your data 

Or set your house on fire. Literally.

 

But that's not Molex or SATA...

11 minutes ago, blitzshockz said:

is it safe to use any kind of adapter? i mean in a long run does it affect my GPU in a bad way?

It depends. I've used dual Molex to PCIe connectors in a pinch, but I wouldn't recommend it long-term. Generally speaking, the connectors your PSU shipped with are the connectors it's designed to be used with. Besides that, your PSU really is a piece of shit (and I say that with all the love in the world), and I'd replace it with a CX550M, M12II, S12II or something in that range.

 

No, seriously, the 400W version exploded when exposed to a full 400W load. I like to jokingly use the term "Chinese firecracker", but your PSU is very, very literally a Chinese firecracker. Replace it before the GTX 1070 draws a big enough load from it that it blows out and takes everything in your system with it.

 

If you do hate money enough to keep that PSU, I would not, under any circumstances, use any kind of adapter with it.

 

 

 

[dahrealevgafan]

would 

Corsair CX Series

will be a good upgrade?

[aisle9]

24 minutes ago, blitzshockz said:

would 

Corsair CX Series

will be a good upgrade?

Not really. Look for a CXM (not CX), a Seasonic, a Silverstone, a Delta, even an EVGA 500W 80+ or 500B. A CX won't blow your computer up, but it isn't built particularly well either.

 

Make sure you click the "quote" button, or people may not see that you've replied.

[redtute]

If you want a Corsair you can't bet the RMI650 its fully Modular and very small for its power.

And its well priced if you live in the US.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139136